"Real Housewives" (from left) Jeanna Keough, Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Barney go to where the turf meets the surf for the season opening day of racing at Del Mar.

Vicki Gunvalson keeps new "Housewife" Lynne Curtin at arm's length on the next episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County."

Vicki Gunvalson, left, and Tamra Barney (shown with Donn Gunvalson) discover their kinship during a visit to the Del Mar race track on "The Real Housewives of Orange County."

New "Real Housewives" cast member Lynne Curtin feels excluded by the other members of the group. "I just wanted to be friends with these ladies, and I don't know what their problem was," she says.

Former "Real Houswives" cast member Lauri Waring returns to the show briefly in the next episode, telling Tamra Barney that she misses her friends but not the drama of the show.

"Real Housewives" cast member Jeana Keough says new cast member Lynne Curtin hasn't fit in with the group because "we're so high energy and different" on the next episode of the Bravo reality show.

"Real Housewife" cast member Vicki Gunvalson says she and fellow cast member Jeanna Keough have had their disagreements because Keough tends to push her buttons on the next episode of the Bravo reality show.

Gretchen Rossi snaps up all the pink hats on the next episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County."

Tamra Barney of "Real Housewives" and fellow cast member Vicki Gunvalson make catty remarks about others on the show on the next episode of the Bravo reality series.

Gretchen Rossi enjoys the revelry of opening day at the Del Mar race track on the next "Real Housewives."

Gretchen Rossi sports her best Derby Day fashion for opening day of the racing season at the Del Mar Race Track in San Diego County on the next episode of "Real Housewives."

Welcome back to another scintillating preview of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” – 2009 edition.

Here we give you a sneak peek at what’s coming up on tonight’s episode of the revered Bravo reality TV series, now in its fourth season. The show airs at 10 p.m. – and earlier if you have satellite TV or Bravo’s HD channel. Check your local listings.

Tonight, former housewife Lauri Waring Peterson returns to pay a visit. Remember, she dropped out of the show in December so she could focus more on her family and her son Josh, who was addicted to heroin and serving time for some serious drug-related charges.

Lauri responds, “No you did not. You don’t even need to wear a bra or anything. They’re just up there.”

Tamra: “I know. They just stand at attention,” and she salutes as a military man might. Cute.

Tamra asks Lauri how son Josh is doing. “He’s got some major struggles to overcome,” Lauri says, “and it’s serious with him right now. So it’s day to day. He’s an adult. I can’t make Josh do anything. And I can’t control what he does.”

The conversation shifts to other topics. Tamra says the women miss Lauri, and she responds, “I miss you guys too. I’ll be back. I’ll be back with you guys.”

They talk about the recent group trip to Lake Havasu, Ariz. Lauri and Tamra agree that original housewife Jeana Keough shouldn’t have brought her friend Frankie, because housewife Vicki Gunvalson can’t stand Frankie.

Tamra shares her recent confrontation with “housewife” Gretchen Rossi at Javier’s Restaurant. Gretchen took a vacation to Bass Lake while her fiancé Jeff was in the hospital. “He’s in ICU and the last place I’d be is at Bass Lake,” Tamra asserts. “So Gretchen heard me. The waterworks came. Should I feel sorry for her, or should I hand her an Oscar?” Ha ha, Tamra, nice.

So near the end of their meeting, Lauri concludes, “I miss spending time with you guys, but I don’t miss the drama.”

Flash over to St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach in Dana Point. Tamra, Jeana, Gretchen and newest housewife Lynne Curtin arrive to go hat shopping in a private suite. It appears as if Tamra and Gretchen have made amends since Tamra’s accusatory comments and Gretchen’s tearful breakdown at Javier’s. But Tamra says she’s still cautious when it comes to Gretchen, and she’s still trying to figure her out.

Lynne states she’s not a hat person and has difficulty choosing a hat. Jeana says it’s hard for the other housewives to get close to Lynne, because “we’re so high energy and different.”

In the suite, Gretchen grabs a pair of hot pink hats, leaving the other pink lovers in the dust. Tamra says she thinks it was a bit rude of Gretchen to grab all the pink hats, but “the girl knows what she wants, and I guess I couldn’t stop her.”

Later, the women descend upon Del Mar Race Track to celebrate opening day. Lynne is not exactly included in the pre-race socializing, and thus feels left out. “Nobody invited me over to the table. … I’m sitting there all alone. I just think that was rude. I go out of my way when I feel like somebody doesn’t feel comfortable. I just wanted to be friends with these ladies, and I don’t know what their problem was.” Awww, poor Lynne. I guess high school never leaves some people.

Anyway, Vicki and Tamra and their husbands decide to scoot over to another room when they see newcomers to the clique (Lynne, her husband Frank, Gretchen and her brother). Vicki says to Tamra, “You’re different. You’re like me.” Tamra agrees that there’s a “natural alliance between Vicki and I.”

Vicki comments on how Jeana and her have always had conflicts. She adds that Jeana tends to push her buttons.

Vicki then notices more food being carried off to the other ladies. She complains.

Tamra says, “Well, look, the girls over there are a little chubby. Minus Lynne.” Ouch!

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